Park Avenue
West Northamptonshire, England
Reality check: At £285,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 11% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. However, car dependency limits the tenant pool and long-term upside.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 11% 5-year growth. But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.
Workable for families, but safety (40) and transport (30) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 30, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 11% 5-year growth. But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But car dependency reduces independence, limited nearby services (42).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£285,000) and connectivity (transport 30) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Park Avenue is located in West Northamptonshire, near Northampton. Crime is around average for the area, with 235 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 39% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Senate Cafe (cafe, 60m). The nearest transport stop is 166m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £285,000, with moderate growth of 11% over five years. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Park Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym Group 1207m · 15 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Northampton Renal Dialysis Unit 486m · 6 min walk
- Northampton General Hospital 662m · 8 min walk
- Highfield Clinical Care Centre 686m · 9 min walk
- Podiatry Clinic 748m · 9 min walk
- Sk:n - Northampton Cheyne Walk 844m · 11 min walk
libraries (2)
- Northampton Central 1025m · 13 min walk
- Far Cotton 1315m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Becket's Park 418m · 5 min walk
- Walled Garden 591m · 7 min walk
- Outer Garden 603m · 8 min walk
- Delapre Estate 850m · 11 min walk
- Cherry Orchard 1601m · 20 min walk
schools (4)
- Vernon Terrace Primary School 1074m · 13 min walk
- Barry Primary School 1493m · 19 min walk
- New Horizons Academy 1507m · 19 min walk
- Stimpson Avenue Academy 1699m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
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Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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